Early May

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That last week didn't see too much in the way of painting, but I did get some gaming in. Over the past few years, I have been playing an online/email global conquest game call Lords of the Earth. Sadly, most of the campiagns have gone silent. Fortunately, some members of the group have started a Pathfinders RPG play by email/message board game. We are all eager to get started- the past week has been full of creating characters, planning with other players, etc. In short, it was a great gaming week even though little actually gaming took place. My character? Muckles O'Barley- Halfling Sorcerer. It should be fun!

On the painting front, the Witch Hunters got another member of the party. This time an actual Witch Hunter! This model was one of the free models from Adpeticon. What a great model to get for free, and it was an instant addition to my warband.

Last night I started working on some Imperial Guard Tanks! It is heavy support month! I'll get some pictures posted soon. Also, I got some weathering kits from Secret Weapon Miniatures. They should be here soon, and I can't wait to use them.

From the Workbench...

I present to you Abrihim von Hammerschpeilt:



First off, using some of the techniques learned from this years Adepticon, I created a few bases made from Sculpey, which is a cheap oven baked clay. Once prepped and baked, I simply attached it to a base and carved out some stones for my Mordheim priest. If you want, I'll present a further tutorial sometime.



My thanks to the Wappel's, for being simply awesome in showing us this simple and cheap way to create a base. You guys rock!!

Lastly I attached my Warrior Priest to the base and viola. Probably my coolest base and model to date, and best of all no sand, no headache with glueing crap to the base. That being said, the base would probably benefit from some static grass or other 'old' looking stuff.

I took Jason's idea for naming my figure and I now present to you: Abrihim von Hammerschpeilt- defender of the Empire, Priest to all Warpstone Hunters, and Slayer of the Dark.





I am still working on my Vendettas.. and I bought some oil paints today in preparation for doing some weathering. More updates and possible epic failure to come.......

Witch Hunters

No, not the Sisters of Battle. Though I do have some of those sitting around here somewhere....
Anyway back on target!

A few of my friends here in St Louis are wanting to get together and play some Mordhiem. Its a perfect reason to get my old Witch Hunters warband out. During that time, I noticed that some elements of the warband never was completed the last time I played (probably two or three years ago!). Well that just wouldn't do. So here is the new-ish GW priest, a perfect fit for the adventurers in Mordheim.





If I was one of those cool gamers- I'd already have a name for this guy (not to mention the entire warband!). However, I spend most of my painting time listening to podcasts and audiobooks. This time around, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter occupied my time, instead of coming up with cool names for a little metal guy. Who knew that ole' Honest Abe was a kick ass vampire hunter. I've always had my suspicions... now I know for sure!